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Post
#257872
Topic
Help: looking for... Prequel Preservations...
Link
https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/257872/action/topic#257872
Time
Originally posted by: Erikstormtrooper
Originally posted by: 5acrifice

I found a VHS copy of Episode III online.

Could these be sourced and made into DVDs instead of some bootleg source?

also, in case Episode III isn't available and I am just dillusional... my friend has an old bootleg copy (don't worry he owns the official DVD) that was pretty ****ing clean and was released a month before the DVD. Could this be the theatrical one or is it more likely the DVD screener or some ish?

Thanks in advance


I think you may be delusional. I don't think Episode III was officially available on VHS. I remember this caused quite a stink: some completists complained since all the other SW movies had been released on VHS.

There is a theatrical bootleg version of Episode III on DVD. It was sourced from a real thetrical DVD, transferred to Divx, then transferred back to a single layer DVD. This version is missing the end credits. It looks quite good, but there are some artifacts in the blacks as a result of the conversion to Divx.


Episode III was released on VHS in the UK as well as elsewhere (Australia and New Zealand I think).

I have just checked Amazon UK and Ebay UK and they seem to be going for very silly money - up to £40!!!!!

Post
#257646
Topic
STAR WARS: The Torrents thread
Link
https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/257646/action/topic#257646
Time
Originally posted by: russs15
Can anyone offer more detail about this edit currently "out there" on a certain torrent site.

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/russdawson/gtf/dvd/images/sithlord1.jpg

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Star Wars Episode I - The Phantom Menace (Extended Version)
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Running time.......2 h 18 min (Original running time: 2 h 10 min)
Source.............Official Episode I DVD (2-disc)
Video..............Anamorphic Widescreen (Aspect ratio 2.35:1)
Audio..............Dolby Digital 5.1
Subtitles..........Swedish only
Region.............ALL
Format.............DVD (PAL)

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Includes all 6 deleted scenes. Re-edited 2005 by sithlord.

This version is intended ONLY for those who owns the original
DVD's and wants to watch the entire movie with the deleted
scenes re-inserted. Do not sell any copy of it.

May the force be with you!


Episode II is now up with Episode III to follow shortly



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Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones (Extended Version)
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Running time.......2 h 26 min (Original running time: 2 h 17 min)
Source.............Official Episode II DVD (2-disc)
Video..............Anamorphic Widescreen (Aspect ratio 2.35:1)
Audio..............Dolby Digital 5.1
Subtitles..........Swedish only
Region.............ALL
Format.............DVD (PAL)

-----------------------------------------------------------------
Includes all 8 deleted scenes. Re-edited 2006 by sithlord.

"Star Wars III - Extended Version" will be up as soon there are
enough seeders on Episode I and II.

This version is intended ONLY for those who owns the original
DVD's and wants to watch the entire movie with the deleted
scenes re-inserted. Do not sell any copy of it.

May the force be with you!
Post
#257094
Topic
STAR WARS: The Torrents thread
Link
https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/257094/action/topic#257094
Time
Can anyone offer more detail about this edit currently "out there" on a certain torrent site.

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/russdawson/gtf/dvd/images/sithlord1.jpg

-----------------------------------------------------------------
Star Wars Episode I - The Phantom Menace (Extended Version)
-----------------------------------------------------------------

Running time.......2 h 18 min (Original running time: 2 h 10 min)
Source.............Official Episode I DVD (2-disc)
Video..............Anamorphic Widescreen (Aspect ratio 2.35:1)
Audio..............Dolby Digital 5.1
Subtitles..........Swedish only
Region.............ALL
Format.............DVD (PAL)

-----------------------------------------------------------------
Includes all 6 deleted scenes. Re-edited 2005 by sithlord.

This version is intended ONLY for those who owns the original
DVD's and wants to watch the entire movie with the deleted
scenes re-inserted. Do not sell any copy of it.

May the force be with you!
Post
#251315
Topic
The Executor VHS Set
Link
https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/251315/action/topic#251315
Time
Originally posted by: russs15
Due to a complete fluke on ebay, I have now got the Executor box set, bought for the grand total of £1 plus postage.

The bargain of the year!!!!!!!!!

I will be checking these tapes out as soon as they arrive and doing loads of scans so if anyone has any specific requests for info on this set or any particular scans, fire away........


I stand corrected, I actually paid out a full £1 for this set so it was not the bargain I first thought I had................(only joking!!)

It was actually in March and not April so I was completely wrong with my earlier statements.
Post
#251041
Topic
The Executor VHS Set
Link
https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/251041/action/topic#251041
Time
The 1995 Executor Box Set

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/russdawson/laservhsvcd/images/ex1.jpg

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/russdawson/laservhsvcd/images/ex2.jpg

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/russdawson/laservhsvcd/images/ex3.jpg


Details - Contains the following.............

EMPIRE STRIKES BACK, RETURN OF THE JEDI AND A NEW HOPE

PLUS OVER 5 HOURS OF ADDITIONAL SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIAL INCLUDING

THE MAKING OF STAR WARS DOCUMENTARY

SPFX EMPIRE- THE MAKING OF THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK

CLASSIC CREATURES-THE MAKING OF THE RETURN OF THE JEDI

FROM STAR WARS TO JEDI-THE MAKING OF A SAGA

INTERVIEWS WITH GEORGE LUCAS

THE LUCASFILM ARCHIVE TOUR

THE STAR WARS GALLERY WITH RALPH McQUARRIE

SOUND ADVICE - AN INTERVIEW WITH BEN BURTT

HOW WALKERS WALK-STOP MOTION WORKSHOP FOOTAGE, NARRATED BY DENNIS MUREN

THE FLIGHT THROUGH THE ASTEROIDS: A STORYBOARD COMPARISON

THE ABCs OF JEDI EFFECTS: AN INTERVIEW WITH DENNIS MUREN

JEDI VIDEOMATICS: A MOVING STORYBOARD, NARRATED BY KEN RALSTON

LAPTI NEK- THE MUSIC FROM JABBA'S PALACE

PLUS

THE COMPLETE SCRIPTS: SPECIAL EXCLUSIVE EDITION OF THE THREE MOVIE SCRIPTS

SIX EXCLUSIVE QUALITY ART PRINTS OF MATTE PAINTINGS USED IN THE STAR WARS MOVIES

THREE EXCLUSIVE PRINTS OF JOHN ALVIN'S NEW ART FOR THE STAR WARS MOVIES

INDIVIDUALLY NUMBERED CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY FEATURING NEW DARTH VADER ART

LIMITED ISSUE (ONLY 20,000 PRODUCED WORLDWIDE)


Just about all of my Original Trilogy PAL VHS tapes are listed here.
Post
#250992
Topic
POLL: Which version of the OT do you own?
Link
https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/250992/action/topic#250992
Time
VHS

1983 Star Wars - Fullscreen
1984 Empire - Fullscreen
1986 Jedi - Fullscreen
1987 Star Wars - Fullscreen
1988 Trilogy - CBS FOX All Time Greats Collection - Fullscreen
1989 Trilogy - Fullscreen
1991 Trilogy - Special Widescreen Edition - Widescreen
1994 Trilogy - Digitally Remastered - Fullscreen
1994 Trilogy - Digitally Remastered - Widescreen
1995 Trilogy - One Last Time - Fullscreen
1995 Trilogy - One Last Time - Widescreen
1995 Executor Boxset.
1997 Trilogy - Special Edition - Fullscreen
1997 Trilogy - Special Edition - Widescreen
2000 Trilogy - Special Edition - Fullscreen
2000 Trilogy - Special Edition - Widescreen
2000 TPM - Fullscreen
2000 TPM - Widescreen
2002 AOTC - Fullscreen

VCD

Special Edition Boxset
Episode 1

DVD

2004 4 disc Widescreen Boxset
2006 Star Wars
2005 Empire
2006 Jedi
Ep 1 Widescreen Pal
Ep 2 Widescreen Pal
Ep 3 Widescreen Pal
Ep 1 Fullscreen NTSC
Ep 2 Fullscreen NTSC
Ep 3 Fullscreen NTSC


Consequently the wife hates ebay..............
Post
#248973
Topic
Star Wars Read-Alongs and other exciting audio stuff.........
Link
https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/248973/action/topic#248973
Time
Originally posted by: Galactus
Hello Everyone!

Does anybody have mp3's or audio of some kind of these two read alongs?

** The Ewok Adventure (from the TV movie)


** Star Wars Adventures In ABC's

Sort of a dorky request I know but these are the only two I'm aware of that I don't have. Thanks for any help!


The Star Wars Adventures In ABC's read along is now "out there" as an mp3 download from a torrent site but I obviously cannot say where here as that is against the ot.com rules!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have still never seen The Ewok Adventure or The Battle for Endor read alongs anywhere.

Post
#243200
Topic
Are the PAL GOUT DVDs upscaled from the NTSC masters?
Link
https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/243200/action/topic#243200
Time
Originally posted by: Moth3r
(GOUT = George's Original Unaltered Trilogy)

I ordered the PAL DVDs, because I assumed they would be sourced from the same masters used for the French/German laserdisc releases in 1995. The PAL laserdiscs are in some respects superior to their DC/Faces counterparts.

I haven't received my discs yet, but I'm getting worried that I'm going to be disappointed - from what I've seen so far, it looks as though the PAL discs have been created by upscaling the NTSC source.

Here's my reasoning:

- No one has mentioned seeing the famous "burn marks" in the first scene with the droids. These marks are a trademark of the PAL masters.


There are no burn marks. It was the first thing I checked out even before the original crawl.........

Post
#242239
Topic
Info & Help Wanted: What the heck version is this? - not the one I wanted!
Link
https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/242239/action/topic#242239
Time
Originally posted by: Moth3r
Russ's site identifies it as the "Punk 13" version.

Info here.


This is one of the more hideous releases to come out and at the time, it was touted as "THE BEST" with a pricetag of $25 plus postage. The thought that anyone actually paid good money for this then or now is a bit scary!!!

As a matter of interest, what are the other two sets you purchased and have I got them listed??

The up to date link to my site is listed here.
Post
#236553
Topic
Was there an ESB arcade game?
Link
https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/236553/action/topic#236553
Time
The 1980's Star Wars arcade games are also included hidden away in the Gamecube game Rebel Strike.

My article of how to get these games at The Emulator Strikes Back site is down at the moment but I could soon upload the details here if there is any interest.

However, the best way to play these is with MAME which works on pretty much any PC with a Pentium or newer processer.

If anyone needs any info on how to play these, once again I can upload something here if there is any interest.
Post
#236397
Topic
Help Wanted: capturing 'Star Wars - Shortened' tv advert
Link
https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/236397/action/topic#236397
Time
The earliest broadcast I have found of this is as follows.

FILM: Star Wars - Shortened!
On: Sky Movies 6 (306)
Date: Sunday 10th September 2006 (starting in 23 days)
Time: 20:30 to 21:00 (30 minutes long)

The world's only authorised, comedic performance of all six Star Wars films in 20 minutes. Enjoy the ultimate space saga, from Anakin's move to the dark side to the end of the Death Star.
Post
#236374
Topic
Any Star Wars TV stuff coming up?
Link
https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/236374/action/topic#236374
Time
DOCUMENTARY: Star Wars Ep I: Story
On: Sky Movies 2 (302)
Date: Wednesday 13th September 2006 (starting in 26 days)
Time: 17:50 to 18:10 (20 minutes long)


FILM: Star Wars - Shortened!
On: Sky Movies 3 (303)
Date: Tuesday 12th September 2006 (starting in 25 days)
Time: 15:30 to 16:00 (30 minutes long)

The world's only authorised, comedic performance of all six Star Wars films in 20 minutes. Enjoy the ultimate space saga, from Anakin's move to the dark side to the end of the Death Star.


DOCUMENTARY: Star Wars Ep I: Visual Effects
On: Sky Movies 4 (304)
Date: Tuesday 12th September 2006 (starting in 25 days)
Time: 21:40 to 22:00 (20 minutes long)


DOCUMENTARY: The Mythology of Star Wars
On: Sky Movies 7 (307)
Date: Saturday 9th September 2006 (starting in 22 days)
Time: 20:00 to 21:00 (1 hour long)


DOCUMENTARY: Behind The Scenes
On: Sky Movies 7 (307)
Date: Saturday 9th September 2006 (starting in 22 days)
Time: 23:20 to 00:20 (1 hour long)

Star Wars Ep I.

(PG)


DOCUMENTARY: Star Wars Ep I: Sound
On: Sky Cinema 1 (313)
Date: Tuesday 12th September 2006 (starting in 25 days)
Time: 06:00 to 06:20 (20 minutes long)

An electric shaver in an upturned bowl was just one of the unorthodox methods used to create a unique sound for Star Wars films. Find out more in this exciting special.


DOCUMENTARY: Star Wars Ep I: Story
On: Sky Cinema 1 (313)
Date: Wednesday 13th September 2006 (starting in 26 days)
Time: 08:00 to 08:15 (15 minutes long)


DOCUMENTARY: Star Wars Ep I: Visual Effects
On: Sky Cinema 1 (313)
Date: Wednesday 13th September 2006 (starting in 26 days)
Time: 19:40 to 20:00 (20 minutes long)


DOCUMENTARY: Star Wars Ep I: Costume
On: Sky Cinema 2 (314)
Date: Wednesday 13th September 2006 (starting in 26 days)
Time: 07:00 to 07:20 (20 minutes long)